AM humpback bridge work begins

Florida Department of Transportation officials sent notice Feb. 19 that planned work would begin to rehabilitate the Crescent and Bay Boulevard humpback bridges in the city of Anna Maria Feb. 22.

Yes, work will be under way this week, according to the project notice from public information officer Darren Alfonso of the Valerin Group, a Tampa-based communications business.

“Construction activity will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night-time work is not anticipated on this project. There will be no change in the speed limit during construction activities,” the release said.

There will be temporary closures during the construction on the two bridges. However, one of the two bridges will remain open at all times, according to the statement.

“Future notification fliers will be distributed prior to all detours and bridge closures,” according to the release.